Darren Lumbroso

Live Review: Lloyd Cole, Union Chapel, London – 21st October 2023

October 27, 2023 Darren Lumbroso 3

“How would you rate yourself as a Lloyd Cole fan out of 10?” asks the stranger sitting down next to me at the Union Chapel. It’s a question which I take some time to ponder. My […]

The Painters “The Painters”

October 17, 2023 Darren Lumbroso 2

Charmingly psychedelic, folk album from Montreal-based group. The Painters are an indie-folk, rock group based in Montreal. They’ve previously released songs on cassette; however, this record represents their proper debut. The album is focused around the […]

Shadwick Wilde “Forever Home”

October 9, 2023 Darren Lumbroso 0

Warm and empathic record that assures the listener even in the worst of times there’s hope to be found. Shadwick Wilde is based in Louisville, but his latest album was produced by the well-known Nashville drummer […]

Gregg Hill “Bayou St. John”

September 22, 2023 Darren Lumbroso 0

An album that’s most definitely born on the bayou. Bayou St. John is one of New Orleans’ oldest neighbourhoods and this album is very much inspired by this part of the Big Easy. Gregg Hill moved […]

Live Review: Septembersong, Braziers Park, South Oxfordshire – 17th September 2023

September 22, 2023 Darren Lumbroso 0

lt’s mid September but the trees are yet to exhibit their autumnal hues as I pedal through the South Oxfordshire countryside to Braziers Park, for the final day of the Septembersong festival. It doesn’t feel like […]